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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 390
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 171 Crore
Over 1 crore youngsters between 15-18 years age group fully vaccinated
More than 44 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 171 Crore  today. More than 44 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. More than 1.60 Crore  Precaution Doses for the identified categories of beneficiaries  for COVID vaccination have been administered so far. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
In a landmark achievement, more than 1 crore youngsters between the age group of 15 to 18 years have been successfully administered with both the doses of COVID-19 Vaccine. Expressing his pleasure, Union Health and Family Welfare Minister, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya tweeted that it is a historic feat by young India that over 1 crore youngsters between 15 to 18 years age group have now been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10398648
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2nd Dose
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9916281
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Precaution Dose
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3773505
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18403609
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2nd Dose
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17346918
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Precaution Dose
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5055620
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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50862486
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2nd Dose
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10468086
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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546520436
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2nd Dose
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421233721
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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201318190
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2nd Dose
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175160880
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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125644732
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2nd Dose
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109120655
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Precaution Dose
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7266148
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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953148101
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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743246541
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Precaution Dose
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16095273
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Total
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1712489915
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 9th February, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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212
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2nd Dose
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3578
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Precaution Dose
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32717
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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602
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2nd Dose
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7684
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Precaution Dose
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93175
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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346333
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2nd Dose
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1201715
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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418732
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2nd Dose
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1423139
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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81355
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2nd Dose
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308894
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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66295
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2nd Dose
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195434
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Precaution Dose
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229053
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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913529
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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3140444
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Precaution Dose
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354945
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Total
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4408918
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
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To protect, preserve & promote various forms of folk art and ancient folk cultures throughout the country including Jharkhand, Bihar and Kerala, the Government of India has set up seven Zonal Cultural Centres  with headquarters at Patiala, Nagpur, Udaipur, Prayagraj, Kolkata, Dimapur and Thanjavur. Jharkhand is the member State of Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre , Kolkata; Bihar is the member State of North Central Zone Cultural Centre , Prayagraj and Kerala is the member State of South Zone Cultural Centre , Thanjavur.
Ancient folk cultures being preserved in Jharkhand are Faguwa Nritya, Turi Nritya, Faguwa Nritya, Turi Nritya, Paika Nritya, Hodopathy, Tribal dance .
Ancient folk cultures being preserved in Bihar are Lok Gatha "Reshma Chuharmal" , Lok Gatha "Bihula Bishari" , Lok Gatha "Naradi" , Bidesia Lok Natya , Godana Painting , Lok Natya "Hirni-Birni" , Panwaria, Domkach & Sohar Khilona folk dance , Domkach folk dance , Jharni & Jhinjhia folk dance , Bidesia , Bihar Ke Paramparik Natya , Drupad Dhamar, Godna Geet, Sikki Kala, Tikuli Art and Madhubani Painting.
Ancient folk cultures being preserved in Kerala are Poorakali, Malayankettu & Kannerpattu , Daffumuttu , Kanyarkali  and Arabanaumuttu 
No separate allocation of funds is being done art-wise. However, annual grant-in-aid is provided to all the ZCCs for organizing various cultural activities/ programmes in their member States including Jharkhand, Bihar and Kerala. The grant-in-aid provided to the ZCCs during the last five years is as under:
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Sl. No.
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Year
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Grant-in-aid 
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i.
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2015-16
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6834.33
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ii.
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2016-17
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6085.07
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iii.
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2017-18
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4689.71
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iv.
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2018-19
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5952.69
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v.
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2019-20
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5732.95
There is no dedicated scheme to preserve these particular folk art forms. However, these ZCCs organize various cultural activities and programmes all over the country on regular basis for which annual grant-in-aid is provided to them. In this regard, a number of schemes viz. Award to Young Talented Artists, Guru Shishya Parampara, Theatre Rejuvenation, Research & Documentation, Shilpgram, OCTAVE and National Cultural Exchange Programme  are being implemented by these ZCCs.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Shri Vumlunmang Vualnam takes charge as Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation
Shri Vumlunmang Vualnam assumed the charge of Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation , Government of India, today vice Shri Rajiv Bansal consequent upon his superannuation on 31st August, 2023.
Shri Vualnam is an Indian Administrative Service Officer of 1992 batch, from Manipur cadre. He has held many important positions in the Union Government, including Additional Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Jt. Secretary, M/o Home Affairs, and Deputy Secretary, M/o Finance & Company Affairs.
He has also held several key positions in the Government of Manipur including, Commissioner, D/o Health & Family Welfare, and Director, Transport. He has also served as advisor to the Executive Director in the World Bank.
Ministry of Home Affairs
People and Business Comminuty of UTs of J&K and Ladakh can now Realize Full Potential of Economy and Businesses: Shri G. Kishan Reddy
63 Major Development Projects worth over Rs.80,000 Crores Under Prime Minister’s Package Being Implemented
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, in a written reply to a question regarding the economic situation in Kashmir Valley, in Lok Sabha today, said that people and business community of UT of J&K and Ladakh can now realize full potential in all sectors of economy and businesses like in other parts of the country after the Declaration issued by the President under article 370. He said that full potential and economy in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh regions could not be realized for the last 70 years as the people of Jammu and Kashmir have suffered from terrorist violence and separatism supported from across the border for the past many decades.
The Minister added that under the Rs.80,068 Crores Prime Minister’s package announced on 7th November 2015, 63 major development projects in Road, Power, Health, Tourism, Agriculture, Horticulture and Skill Development sectors are already under various stages of implementation and that in addition to the above, many flagship schemes of the Government of India including the individual beneficiary centric schemes are being proactively implemented by the Government.
The Minister noted that He added that on account of article 35A and certain other constitutional ambiguities, the people of this region were denied full rights enshrined in the Constitution of India and other benefits of various Central Laws that were being enjoyed by other citizens of the country.
The Minister further added that the Central Board of Direct Taxes  had extended the due-date of filing of returns of income tax in respect of all categories of Income Tax assessee in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh till 30th November, 2019.
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of Government Stocks
The Government of India has announced the Sale  of  ‘7.32 per cent Government Stock, 2024’ for a notified amount of Rs. 3,000 crore  through price based auction,‘‘7.26 per cent Government Stock, 2029’ for a notified amount of Rs.4,000 crore  through price based auction, ‘8.24 per cent Government Stock, 2033’ for a notified amount of Rs.2,000 crore  through price based auction, and  ‘7.06 per cent Government Stock, 2046’ for a notified amount of Rs.3,000 crore  through price based auction.Subject to the limit of Rs. 12,000 crore, being total notified amount, the Government of India will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs. 1,000 croreeach against anyone or more of the above securities. The auctions will be conducted using multiple price method. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India , Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on February8, 2019.
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the stockswill be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on February 8, 2019. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 11.30 a.m. and 12.00 noonand the competitive bids should be submitted between 11.30 a.m.and 12.30 p.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on February 8, 2019 and payment by successful bidders will be on February 11, 2019.
The Stocks will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Bilateral trade between India and the GCC stood at US$ 111.71 billion for the period April-October 2022, an increase of 40.53% from US$ 79.49 billion during same period in FY 2021-22
Bilateral Trade between India and the GCC grew from US$ 87.35 billion in FY 2020-21 to US$ 154.66 billion in FY 2021-22, registering an increase of 77.06%
Bilateral Trade between India and the GCC grew from US$ 87.35 billion in FY 2020-21 to US$ 154.66 billion in FY 2021-22, registering an increase of 77.06% on a year-on-year basis. During the current FY 2022-23, for the period April-October 2022, bilateral trade between India and the GCC stood at US$ 111.71 billion, up from US$ 79.49 billion during the same period in FY 2021-22. This is an increase of 40.53% on a year-on-year basis. During the period FY 2017-18 to FY 2021-22, bilateral trade between India and the GCC has grown by 10.57% on a compounded annual growth rate basis.
This information has been provided by Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Smt. Anupriya Patel said in reply to a parliamentary question today.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Further advance of southwest monsoon into remaining parts of Rajasthan, west Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Punjab is likely to be slow as large-scale features are not favourable and the forecast wind pattern by the numerical models do not indicate any favourable condition for sustained rainfall over the region during the forecast period
According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department:

ALLINDIAWEATHER SUMMARYAND FORECASTBULLETIN
- Further advance of southwest monsoon into remaining parts of Rajasthan, west Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh & Delhi and Punjabis likely to be slow as large-scale features are not favourable and the forecast wind pattern by the numerical models do not indicate anyfavourableconditionforsustainedrainfallovertheregionduringthe forecastperiod.
- Under the influence of a Low-pressure area over southeast Uttar Pradesh & neighbourhood; fairly widespread to widespread rainfall withisolated heavy to very heavy falls very likely over East Uttar Pradesh & Bihar during next 24 hours and significant reduction in rainfallactivitythereafter.
- Under the influence of a Western Disturbance as a trough in mid tropospheric levels and monsoonal easterlies; widespread rainfall withisolated heavyfallsverylikelyoverUttarakhandduring next24hoursandsignificantreductioninrainfallactivitythereafter.
- Moderate to severe thunderstorms accompanied by frequent cloud to ground lightning very likely over East Uttar Pradesh and Biharduringnext24hours.Thismaycauseinjuriesleadingto casualtiestopeopleandanimalsstayingoutdoors.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
FOOD SAFETY COMMITTEE
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India  advised States/UT Governments to constitute District Level Advisory Committee  vide letter dated 20th November, 2018 to assist, aid and advise the Commissioner of Food Safety on food safety related issues. 496 DLACs have been constituted by States/ UTs.
Implementation and enforcement of provisions of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 primarily lies with State/UT Governments. Commissioner of Food Safety of States/UTs regularly conducts surveillance, sampling and enforcement drives to curb adulteration of food products. Further, in order to ensure the availability of sale and supply of safe and wholesome food, FSSAI regularly interacts with the Commissioner of Food Safety of States/UTs to ensure that food safety officials regularly draw food samples and take strict action against the offenders under the provisions of FSS Act, 2006.As per reports received from States/UTs, the number of food samples analysed, found non-conforming and action taken thereon during the last two years i.e. 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 is in Annexure.
States/UTs have been advised by FSSAI to appoint the Food Safety Officers for proper enforcement of the provisions of FSS Act, 2006 and Rules and Regulations made thereunder. As per the information shared by the States/UTs, 2537 FSOs are available across the country.
Annexure
Details of Food Samples Analysed, Found Non-Conforming and Action Taken during
2019-20 and 2020-21
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Year
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No. of Samples Analysed
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No. of Samples found non-conforming
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Civil Cases
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Criminal Cases
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No. of Cases launched
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No. of Cases decided
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No. of Convictions
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No. of Cases Launched
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No. of Cases decided
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No. of Convictions
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2019-20
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118775
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29589
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27412
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18192
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17345
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4681
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828
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780
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2020-21
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107829
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28347
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24195
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15878
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14817
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3869
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520
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506
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar stated this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Railways
Railway takes measures to face Tauktae cyclone
All vulnerable areas and important bridges are being constantly monitored by Engineering wings
Relief material has been kept at convenient locations for quick response
Efforts are on ensure minimal time disruption of any Railway operations and earliest resumption wherever temporary suspension occurs due to safety reasons
(Railway is taking all measures to face Tauktae cyclone. Following are the details:-
1. Zonal and Divisional controls are monitoring the situation and constantly in touch with all Railway Stations in Southern Railway, South Western Railway, Konkan Railway, Central Railway and Western Railway. Divisions and Zones are in constant touch with State Governments to monitor and plan for any contingency.
2. All emergency response of Railways like Accident Relief Trains , Medical Relief Vans  and Tower Wagons are put on high alert and readiness for quick turnout in case of any contingency. Reserves of stone dust, boulders etc are kept readiness for attending to any breaches.
3. Special intensive patrolling of vulnerable sections as done in Monsoon Season is being carried out.
4. Wind speeds are being monitored constantly in vulnerable sections and speed restrictions of train movement being imposed as per instructions.
5. Temporary cancellation or pre termination of certain long distance and short distance passenger trains keeping in view the evolving weather conditions.
6. A Disaster Management Cell has been opened from 16.00hrs of 14.05.21.
7. Railway lines serving Goa port, VSG and other stations are being provided with proper announcements. If intensity of cyclone is more than trains will be stopped, however very few trains are running.
8. Loading and unloading for Railway rakes at ports is calibrated and adjusted as per intensity of cyclone and all concerned have been asked to adjust the operations and ensure that loss of human life and property is avoided.
9. All vulnerable areas and important bridges are being constantly monitored by Engineering wings and relief material has been kept at convenient locations for quick response.
10. Railways is in regular touch with State Met departments and is taking action accordingly.
Safety Department has also reiterated Disaster Management guidelines to prevent loss of life and damage to property. Efforts are on ensure minimal time disruption of any Railway Operations and earliest resumption wherever temporary suspension occurs due to safety reasons.
PIB Headquarters
Contact Call Centre to know more about pre planting operations in rubber
Rubber growers can contact Rubber Board Call Centre to know more about the pre planting operations in rubber. Ms. Phebe Joseph, Scientist, Rubber Research Institute of India will answer the questions on the subject on 05 April 2017 from 10 am to 1 pm. The Call Centre number is 0481 - 2576622.
Pre planting operations in rubber are very much important and should be planned with a long term vision. It is not possible to correct the shortfalls in planting in a perennial crop like rubber which has a life span of 25-30 years. Rubber Research Institute of India has developed suitable agronomic practices for rubber through years of research. These research findings should be utilized right from the preparation of land. Cost of cultivation could be reduced substantially by adopting new agricultural practices.
Information about the services of the Board and also technical advice regarding cultivation, production, processing, etc. of rubber can be regularly sought from the Call Centre functioning at its Head Office. The service is available from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm on all working days.
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Ministry of Law and Justice
President appoints Shri Sushil Chandra as the Chief Election Commissioner in the Election Commission of India
The President appointed Shri Sushil Chandra the senior-most Election Commissioner, as the Chief Election Commissioner in the Election Commission of India. Shri Sushil Chandra will assume the charge of office of the Chief Election Commissioner with effect from the 13th ApriI, 2021 vice Shri Sunil Arora consequent upon his demitting the Office of the Chief Election Commissioner on the 12th April, 2021. A notification in this regard has been issued by Legislative Department, Ministry of Law & Justice today.
Ministry of Defence
Rear Admiral Puruvir Das, NM assumes charge as the Flag Officer Commanding Gujarat Naval Area 
Rear Admiral Puruvir Das, Nau Sena Medal took over the reins of the Gujarat, Daman and Diu Naval Area from Rear Admiral Sanjay Roye, Vishisht Seva Medal as its fourth Flag Officer Commanding at a ceremonial parade held at Headquarters Gujarat, Daman and Diu Naval Area on 10 Feb 20.
In a career spanning 30 years, the Admiral, an alumnus of the NDA has held numerous specialist, staff and operational appointments; both afloat and ashore. The officer has commanded Indian Naval ships Kozhikode, Kora, Shivalik and the aircraft carrier Vikramaditya.
The Navy gives very high priority to the frontline state of Gujarat; due to its strategic location, vast coastline and economic importance for India. The FOGNA is responsible to the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command for all Naval operations in Gujarat, Daman and Diu Naval Area.
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PIB Headquarters
NIMSME TO LAUNCH PG DIPLOMA IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
The National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, an organisation of the Ministry of MSME, is launching a 11 month full time Post Graduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development for prospective entrepreneurs, CEOs of Start- ups, and budding entrepreneurs aspiring to start a business of their own, from August 2018.
Announcing this at a press conference here today, the Director of NI-MSME, Dr.Sanjeev Chaturvedi said that the government of India has been initiating interventions to encourage micro and small and medium enterprises through it's training and skill development programmes. The aim of this course, he said, is to provide guidance and mentorship to such entrepreneurs from generating ideas to launching their start ups.
Dr Chaturvedi said the atmosphere in the state of Telangana is congenial to spreading the entrepreneurial culture. He said that the course would build competence through practical hands on experience and help empower entrepreneurs to launch successful ventures. It would also help the participants to define customer value proposition, conduct market analysis and design solutions, business models and financial projections.
He further said that the institute would provide the participants mentorship up to three years after the completion of the course and continue to provide the necessary expertise.
The participants would be selected through group discussion- cum-interview during June 11-22, 2018. Applications have to be submitted online only at http://www.nimsme.org/.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Bureau of Indian Standards  grants 630 licenses to MSME toy manufacturers
The Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today informed that the Bureau of Indian Standards  has granted 630 licenses to MSME toy manufacturers as on 28.03.2022.
Out of the 661 licenses granted by BIS to domestic toy manufacturers, 630 license i.e. 95% of licenses have been granted to MSME toy manufacturers.
Safety of Toys is under compulsory BIS certification from 01 Jan 2021 as per the Toys  Order , 2020 issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry  under Section 16 of the BIS Act, 2016.
Accordingly, it is mandatory for Toys to conform to Indian Standards for Safety of Toys and bear the Standard Mark  under a license from BIS as per Scheme-I of Schedule-II of BIS  Regulations, 2018. As per this QCO, read with Section 17 of the BIS Act, 2016: No person shall manufacture, import, distribute, sell, hire, lease, store or exhibit for sale any toys without the ISI mark.
Sellers, including retailers, are responsible for ensuring that only toys carrying the Standard Mark are purchased from toy manufacturers holding valid BIS license, and sold.
Competition Commission of India
CCI approves acquisition of the stake in Holderind Investments Limited, Ambuja Cements Limited and ACC Limited by Endeavour Trade and Investment Limited
The Competition Commission of India  approves acquisition of the stake in Holderind Investments Limited, Ambuja Cements Limited and ACC Limited by Endeavour Trade and Investment Limited.
The proposed combination envisages acquisition of the entire share capital of Holderind Investments Limited  by Endeavour Trade and Investment Limited . Holderind holds 63.11% of equity share capital of Ambuja Cements Limited  and 4.48% of the equity share capital of ACC Limited . Further, Ambuja holds 50.05% of the paid up equity share capital of ACC. In terms of Securities and Exchange Board of India  Regulations, 2011, Endeavour is required to launch an open offer for further acquisition of up to 26% of the expanded share capital of each of Ambuja and ACC.
Endeavour is a newly incorporated company and belongs to the Adani group. Holderind is a holding company of Ambuja and ACC. Ambuja and ACC are engaged in manufacture of cement in India.
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.